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Sustainability is at the heart of future leadership. The CMI Sustainability Leadership Qualifications empowers learners at universities, further education colleges, and organisations with the critical management and leadership skills needed to address sustainability challenges.
Sustainability is no longer optional, it's essential. With net zero targets now a legal requirement, there is a growing demand for organisations to upskill their employees in green and sustainability practices.
Designed in collaboration with industry experts, CMI's Sustainability Leadership Qualifications equip learners with the skills needed to implement, lead, and embed sustainable practices across industries.
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82%
of managers think all managers will be required to have an understanding of net zero and sustainability in the next five years.*
80%
of managers agreed that they would benefit from having training on net zero and sustainability.*
69%
increase in management roles demanding green skills between 2015 to 2024.*
*CMI research 2025
Deliver on your terms - offer courses in-person, online, or hybrid, with modular flexibility to fit your delivery model. CMI supports providers with three sustainability qualifications, each focused on the responsibilities of different roles.
Sustainability Principles for First Line Managers
Level 3
A qualification with a clear focus on developing sustainability awareness and delivering daily activities in line with sustainability policies and procedures.
Sustainability Management and Leadership
Level 5
A qualification with a clear focus on developing core sustainability knowledge, delivering change, implementing strategy and leading others.
Strategic Sustainability Leadership
Level 7
A qualification which equips leaders to use sustainability principles to drive strategy, and embed sustainable practices into organisational culture and decision-making.
Enhance your training offer
CMI qualifications are trusted by employers and respected across industries, giving your learners a competitive edge.
Clear progression pathway
Put learners on a pathway to fCMgr or CMgr status, enhancing their career prospects.
Tap into growing demand
Sustainability skills are a top business priority. Meet growing employer and learner demand.
Drive learner success
Learners gain Affiliate Membership and access to premium digital resources, driving better outcomes.
We are part of the ecosystem, we are part of biodiversity, and what we do individually and within organisations has a big impact on the state of the planet.
Jan Bebbington
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To deliver CMI's sustainability qualifications, complete the form and our team will be in touch to support you in embedding them into your programme.
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